This is what I call my “healthily indulgent soup”, using macadamias rather than cream to bring a delicious rich creaminess. Just a touch of nutty texture, and the sweetness of macadamias and apples. If you can find the Australian nuts, all the better, as the nut from its native terroir has a more subtle soft crunch!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/3 cup Raw macadamia nuts roughly chopped
- 1 small White onion chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger grated
- 2 cups Pumpkin or winter squash diced
- 1 Apple peeled and chopped
- 3 cups Chicken stock
- Roasted macadamias to garnish
Recipe Details
- Yield: 4 Servings
- Heat oil in a heavy-based large saucepan, add the macadamias, onion and ginger, and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden.
- Add the pumpkin and apple and cook 1-2 minutes further, then pour in the stock. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until pumpkin is soft.
- Tip off some of the liquid, and reserve, then puree the remainder using an immersion blender or in a blender until smooth and creamy. Add more of the cooking liquid to bring to desired consistency.
- Reheat and serve in bowls scattered with extra macadamias.
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